i want to see this all over the news tonight

[sting]

Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray on drugs charges, say reports

By staff writers
August 04, 2009 Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray has been charged with drugs possession after a police raid on his Melbourne home, the club has confirmed.
One ecstasy tablet was allegedly found at his Essendon residence on Monday.

Bombers CEO Peter Jackson told a packed media conference on Tuesday afternoon that Lovett-Murray had also been charged with driving while unlicensed.

He failed to have his licence renewed when it expired on July 7, according to Jackson.

"This is a serious matter and we, as a club, are treating it as such," Jackson said.

"However, there must also be a presumption of innocence and Nathan is determined to contest the charge.

"Understanding the process that has unfolded, the character of Nathan and the work he does in the community, the Essendon Football Club intends to support him in this matter and as such he will continue to train and play.

"It is now a legal matter which will run its course over the next few months."

Lovett-Murray's manager, Peter Jess, told The Age newspaper that the 94-game utility maintains his innocence ahead of a court date in October.

Lovett-Murray is strongly involved in supporting indigenous causes and is regarded as a role model at the club.




http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,,25881745-23211,00.html

 

[typicalfan]

don't hold your breath

 

[Glenn]

Was mentioned on Ch 7, driving unlicenced..meh not the greatest crime committed, however finding the the tablet in his home let's see the AFL try and sweep this away if the charge is proven.

 

[Danish]

It will be swept away very easily.

Trial is not until October, their off-season. As such, when the time comes a one line comment will come from the AFL stating that as the event occurred in the off-season it is not their place to take action.

Story will die soon after.

Very similar to what happened when that AFL bloke beat up a chick outside of Crown casino over a taxi.

 

[supercharger]

What you want the media to treat this story in the same way they would have
had this been a rugby league player but that would mean being fair and balanced
that is something that the media will never do.
If it does get reported the story will be very sympathetic towards him
how he does work for charities and so on
and that it is not an afl issue but reflective of the ills in the rest of society
Had he been a rugby league player then he would be guilty
and the NRL would have a drugs problem and should learn something from afl
FMD the biasness of the media is sickening

 

[myanonymoususername]

I don't have a problem with what the club is saying here. Its a legal matter, there is a due process, he disputes the charge, he's a good guy at the club with a clean track record. This is exactly what the NRL clubs should be doing in the same sort of situation.

Equally so, for the repeat offending dickheads, they shouldn't try to defend the indefensible - just hang them out to dry.

Also, lesson in media management for NRL clubs - seems like Essendon has got on the front foot by holding the press conference, laying out what happened, what they are doing and why. This is usually better than deny, deny, deny or downplaying something, or just reacting to things as they unfold.

 

[sting]

if this was an NRL player i'd expect normal programming to be interupted for this bit of breaking news

 

[typicalfan]

Where is David Gallop saying how the AFL could learn from the NRL and their role models like Preston Campbell or Hazem El Masri?

 

[BIKER_DRAGON]

Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray on drugs charges, say reports

By staff writers
August 04, 2009 Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray has been charged with drugs possession after a police raid on his Melbourne home, the club has confirmed.
One ecstasy tablet was allegedly found at his Essendon residence on Monday.

Bombers CEO Peter Jackson told a packed media conference on Tuesday afternoon that Lovett-Murray had also been charged with driving while unlicensed.

He failed to have his licence renewed when it expired on July 7, according to Jackson.

"This is a serious matter and we, as a club, are treating it as such," Jackson said.

"However, there must also be a presumption of innocence and Nathan is determined to contest the charge.

"Understanding the process that has unfolded, the character of Nathan and the work he does in the community, the Essendon Football Club intends to support him in this matter and as such he will continue to train and play.

"It is now a legal matter which will run its course over the next few months."

Lovett-Murray's manager, Peter Jess, told The Age newspaper that the 94-game utility maintains his innocence ahead of a court date in October.

Lovett-Murray is strongly involved in supporting indigenous causes and is regarded as a role model at the club.




http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,,25881745-23211,00.html

 

[Brutus]

So police felt the need to raid his house hey..

Obviously there's something in it.

 

[Brutus]

The blood nut Victorian on Ch 10 just said "And in Sports Tonight we'll have the AFL player who today has been charged with possessing a drug dependence"

A drug dependence hey. Is that supposed to make the charge sound soft?

 

[El Diablo]

the red headed Victorian briefly mentioned there would be a story on an AFL player charged with possesing a drug of dependence on Sports Tonight

 

[Mr Saab]

Brad McEwen has a face you just want to hit with a shovel

 

[El Diablo]

Brad McEwen has a face you just want to hit with a shovel

he used to be on Queensland 10 and also hosted a show called Queensland Rules with that wanker with white hair

friggin AFL loving Victorian should not be on Sydney news

 

[LESStar58]

Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray on drugs charges, say reports

By staff writers
August 04, 2009 Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray has been charged with drugs possession after a police raid on his Melbourne home, the club has confirmed.
One ecstasy tablet was allegedly found at his Essendon residence on Monday.

Bombers CEO Peter Jackson told a packed media conference on Tuesday afternoon that Lovett-Murray had also been charged with driving while unlicensed.

He failed to have his licence renewed when it expired on July 7, according to Jackson.

"This is a serious matter and we, as a club, are treating it as such," Jackson said.

"However, there must also be a presumption of innocence and Nathan is determined to contest the charge.

"Understanding the process that has unfolded, the character of Nathan and the work he does in the community, the Essendon Football Club intends to support him in this matter and as such he will continue to train and play.

"It is now a legal matter which will run its course over the next few months."

Lovett-Murray's manager, Peter Jess, told The Age newspaper that the 94-game utility maintains his innocence ahead of a court date in October.

Lovett-Murray is strongly involved in supporting indigenous causes and is regarded as a role model at the club.




http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,,25881745-23211,00.html

Dream on.

 

[El Diablo]

http://ten.com.au/one-hd-brad-mcewan.htm

Brad McEwan

No one can accuse sports presenter Brad McEwan of not being on the ball. The Bendigo-born presenter for Ten's flagship sports program Sports Tonight, has been involved in almost every sport, whether participating or covering.

Brad grew up in Lockington, with a population of approximately 300 people, and studies physical education at Ballarat University.

In 1994, Brad commenced a four-year period at Triple M Radio in Melbourne where he worked in the newsroom as a sports reported and presenter.

In 1998, Brad left the shores of Australia to go and work in Europe where he enjoyed working briefly as a sports presenter for Edinburgh radio station, Scot FM.

His entry into television arrived in 1999 when he commenced work with Network Ten in Melbourne as a sports reporter.

In 2004, Brad moved to Brisbane as Ten's News at Five sports anchor, producer and writer.

During this time he also hosted Queensland's local AFL show Queensland Rules, and commentated from the boundary for many of the AFL games held in Brisbane.

In late 2006, Network Ten welcomes the new format of Late News with Sports Tonight, which tempted Brad to make the move south to Sydney in 2007.

Hosted by Sandra Sully and Brad McEwan, Ten's Late News with Sports Tonight combines the latest news with a comprehensive look at the day in sport all in a half hour format from Monday to Thursday.

Brad now joins Sandra Sully and Bill Woods as the sports presenter for Sydney's Ten News at Five.

When not speaking or writing sport, Brad enjoys participating in all types of sports especially swimming. He still makes time for his other interests, which includes listening to music, cooking and collecting antiques.

 

[E.T.D]

Why am I reading about a minor incident involving an AFL player on a rugby league forum?

I came here to get away from AFL, but most threads on the main board seem to be littered with references to AFL.

I'd certainly expect this thread to leave the main board and go to where it belongs pretty smartly.

 

[Eelectrica]

He once helped a little old lady across the street. All will be forgiven.

 

[gregstar]

in other breaking news, the mcg boggers have had their doors extensively upgraded with re-enforced stainless steel hinges. however in better news the walled grommets have been replaced with wire grommets.

 

[Spike]

Lovett-Murray is strongly involved in supporting indigenous causes and is regarded as a role model at the club.

Is part of being a role model at the club to promote drug use and ignore traffic laws?